Do you see AFF and former-NFCF as being any different?

[Felicity]

Originally Posted by Felicity

I remember though that one thing that he did get a little edgy about though was the expression of contrary views in regard to the 3 step doctrine of salvation and Oneness too.

Originally Posted by Barb

Yes, but he loved and respected you and others with a different view...that speaks much about the man, IMHO!!

I probably should have clarified a bit more that discussion about doctrinal views re salvation wasn't censored or anything like that, but he would make it clear from time to time that he believed the PAJC view and that that view was the 'official' position of FCF.

Moderators had to espouse that view too which meant I had to say "no" to a request by him to help out with moderating. He was disappointed but I had to be honest about what I really believed although in reality it would never have been a problem. I worked with people for many many years who I didn't agree with doctrinally and it was never a problem. Just kept the main thing the main thing.

I really didn't want to get involved on that level anyhow but I felt honoured he'd ask me.

[HeavenlyOne]

Originally Posted by CC1

We are all OLDER and I am fatter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thankfully, you have found what I have lost!

I'm older too....that I can't do anything about. But at least I look younger....ROFL!

[HeavenlyOne]

Originally Posted by Felicity

I probably should have clarified a bit more that discussion about doctrinal views re salvation wasn't censored or anything like that, but he would make it clear from time to time that he believed the PAJC view and that that view was the 'official' position of FCF.

Moderators had to espouse that view too which meant I had to say "no" to a request by him to help out with moderating. He was disappointed but I had to be honest about what I really believed although in reality it would never have been a problem. I worked with people for many many years who I didn't agree with doctrinally and it was never a problem. Just kept the main thing the main thing.

I really didn't want to get involved on that level anyhow but I felt honoured he'd ask me.

And nobody complained about his rules either.

I'm happy here. I didn't want to be involved in the other.

[Esther]

Originally Posted by timlan2057

Oh, so I got "The Dean" out of hiding and he hath deigned to speak.

Of course I didn't expect anything other than the sputtering answer he gave to my challenge to show or ensample SPECIFIC examples of "preacher bashing" ... "oh, many said there was."

Uh ... see the "fish" reference "Dean."

Read it slowly.

It's a lot easier to spout some irrelevant rhetoric than it is to actually deal with the substance of one's post.

And SURELY nothing was said about the irony of everyone hollering about "preacher bashing" when the root problems at NFCF was caused by one of their own.

But let's cut to the chase here, "Dean."

You people have always known who I was, known my address and phone number pretty much.

Do I expect everyone to post their phone numbers?

No.

But there should be enough accountability that identities are established and "owners" acting as "super-moderators" aren't hiding behind anonymity and trying to make the rank-and-file swallow this bull manure that it's done for some noble reason.

So that's all I have to say.

Mainly "Dean"... because I don't dialogue with cowards hiding behind anonymous screennames.

So you enjoy your little forum ... AND your little ego-trip.

Tim you are very astute and you needing us to give you evidence of preacher bashing is beyond me.

But to help you out I will remind you of the last big issue that came from Bonnie Skye that the preachers felt was bashing them.

It was simply inferred that the ministers were spending to much time on the forum. Some ministers have a day job and can get on the forum during the day. Others have different time allotments. But I think the main person this was aimed at most know was on the forum day and night.

As others have stated we love to see you here posting, but each person has to make their own choices as to what they will do about the given circumstances.

The owners have provided a place for you to fellowship with your old buddies, discuss issues of interest. What do any of us need to know beyond that, as long as we obey the given rules?

The rules are in place and processed accordingly without regard to who the poster are nor who the moderator is that takes care of any given problem.

[Lost]

Originally Posted by MrRight

I think Iv'e alredy posted more here than I did on NFCF. At least I don't have to be afrad of someone calling me stupid here. I don't now the Bible as well as some do here, but I'm no Frost Gump either!

I've been reading what people have said in this thread and get the impression that Apostolic Friends is perhaps more peaceful and friendly than NFCF was. Is that true?

[MrsMcD]

Originally Posted by Lost

I've been reading what people have said in this thread and get the impression that Apostolic Friends is perhaps more peaceful and friendly than NFCF was. Is that true?

My opinion is yes.

[Rhoni]

Originally Posted by MrsMcD

My opinion is yes.

Mine to. I think in execisizing our personal liberties and freedom of expression, that we hurt and take away the freedoms from others.

[Steve Epley]

Originally Posted by CC1

By the way about this "no preacher bashing" thing. I need to know right up front if that means no more jokes about Elder Epley's height? If so then I am outta here!!!!! LOL!!!!

That is certainly preacher bashing I can't help it that you are TALLER lying down than I am standing you have much invested in that belly of yours.